Inside YANGDA: How Our Drones Achieve Seamless Communication

Featuring steadily improving endurance, payload and altitude capabilities, drones today are increasingly used across industries, transforming laborious workflows into smarter operations.

However, despite advanced technologies integrated, a drone without robust communication link might greatly compromise control responsiveness and data accuracy. To address this, the YANGDA team has continuously researched and successfully achieved seamless drone communication links, as shown below:

Radio Frequency (RF) Communication

Radio Frequency (RF) refers to the point-to-point radio connectivity between a drone and its Ground Control Station (GCS), with video and data links being the most common RF devices in the drone industry.

Typically, a video & data link consists of an air unit onboard the drone and a ground unit. The two units communicate via RF signals, forming a point-to-point bidirectional link that transmits video, telemetry and control commands.

*Available on all YANGDA drones.  >> Explore YANGDA video & data links here

Pros:

• Real-time, low-latency video and telemetry
• Robust connectivity over short to medium distances
• High compatibility to most drones

Cons:

• Supports varied communication distance options, yet all with limited range
• Susceptible to signal blockage, interference or jamming
• Point-to-point connectivity, better avoid obstacles like buildings, terrain, or trees between drone and the GCS

Cellular Communication

YANGDA drones also support cellular communication methods, including 4G/LTE and 5G.

Instead of relying on point-to-point link, cellular communication works as a network-based radio link—the communication module onboard the drone connects to cell towers and forms a network with wider coverage.

*Available on all YANGDA drones.

Pros:

• Network-based, covering wider service area
• Typically, no extra external devices needed
• Easy operation

Cons:

• Higher latency than RF communication
• Limited reliability at high altitudes or disconnected areas
• Mission disruptions due to inconsistent signal coverage across regions
• Often used for data back-up due to lower stability

Satellite Communication

Satellite communication is also called SatCom, referring to using satellites—rather than ground-based radio links, to transmit data between a drone and its GCS.

Compared to RF and cellular communication, SatCom exhibits a much higher bandwidth and coverage, enabling high-quality and efficient communication even in remote and unconnected regions.

*For Entry-Level SatCom: Available on all YANGDA drones.

 For Starlink: Compatible with Sky Whale Electric and Max , Sky Whale Hybrid and Max.

Pros:

• Wide-coverage always-on communication and control
• Higher bandwidth for high-quality telemetry and video
• Enables operations in remote or disconnected regions

Cons:

• Higher cost due to advanced configurations and subscription requirements
• Restricted service in specific areas, especially for Starlink
• More power consumption, potentially reducing flight time

There’s no so-called one-fits-all drone communication method, given the differences in drone models, mission requirements, and regional regulations. While ensuring seamless drone communication, YANGDA delivers optimal solutions tailored to diverse operational needs.

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